What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds Co-operative Photographic Society is holding a special lecture next Wednesday (13 March 2024) entitled ‘An Introduction to Food and Product Photography – An Interactive Learning Experience.’ Professional photographer Haydn Bartlett will unveil the secrets to capturing high-quality food and product images in this fascinating lecture. With an informative presentation
The most deprived areas of Leeds are home to 18 times more outdoor advertising than the city’s least deprived areas, according to new national research. The research, from campaign group Adfree Cities, finds that of 1,597 roadside outdoor advertisements in Leeds, 550 (34%) are in the most deprived decile (10th)
The Mayor of West Yorkshire and leader of Leeds City Council have written (full letter attached) to the Prime Minister, urging him to ensure land around Leeds Station continues to be safeguarded. The land was earmarked for the HS2 high speed rail route through Stourton and Hunslet until the eastern
The Inner South Community Committee held their Youth Summit at the Civic Hall Banqueting Suite and welcomed young people aged 8-17 from across the Inner South wards of Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park. The Children & Families Champion, Councillor Gohar Almass (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck), was
Beeston charity Hamara Healthy Living Centre has won a major national award for its work to reduce health inequalities and poverty in Beeston and Holbeck, particularly among people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Following a rigorous selection and assessment process, Hamara Healthy Living Centre was chosen from more than 500 charities
Police searching for missing Rhyce Waite (32) from Leeds have found a man’s body. Officers located the body of an adult male while conducting enquiries in the Cottingley Hall area this morning. Rhyce’s family have been made aware of the sad development, and are being supported by officers. Enquiries remain
The Cockburn Multi-academy Trust secondary schools in south Leeds recently transformed into a melting pot of cultural diversity as students and staff came together to celebrate Culture Week. The event showcased a rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and arts from around the globe, reflecting the commitment to embracing multiculturalism and
Plans are afoot to create a new community play space at Rowland Road Social Club in Beeston Hill – and everyone’s invited! This month sees a number of days for local people to come find out more, get involved, and shape the project. The fist one is on Saturday (2
As part of its Community Events W Kaye & Son Funeral Directors is collecting Easter Eggs on behalf of Middleton Parochial Food Club. The Parochial Food Club has now been running for two years. When they started 14 families attended who were finding things difficult. Due to Covid and the
In February some of the children from Middleton Primary School enjoyed a morning in the new extra care facility, Gasgoine House, which is located on the same street. The children have been focussing on their fluency skills in English and put these skills into practice when reading to the residents